Детали релиза : Gregory Porter - Be Good (2012) [FLAC (tracks)]

Be Good is the second studio album by American jazz musician Gregory Porter.
It was released through Motéma Music on 15 February 2012.
The album charted in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

The album opens with the emotionally engaging "Painted on Canvas" and, on the title track, pianist Chip Crawford delivers dainty piano work, reflecting the "dancing" references in Porter's lyrics. Porter sings with Bill Withers-style bona fides on "Real Good Hands" as he convincingly explains to in-laws- to-be that he looks up to them and that their daughter will be taken care of. He exhibits a "flower power" attitude of peace and love as he marries jazz, soul and folk attributes on "Mother's Song" a tribute to his mother.

While the emphasis is squarely placed on Porter's own music—he penned nine out of the twelve tunes—the album ends with a double shot of classic jazz. Porter lets loose on a stirring version of Nat Adderley's "Work Song" which features strong solo spots from saxophonists Yosuke Sato and Tivon Pennicott. The album ends with a mellow, a cappella take of "God Bless the Child."

Porter presents various facets of his personality throughout the album, but the jubilant "On My Way to Harlem" best explains his artistry. In name checking the divine artistic triptych of Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Marvin Gaye, Porter essentially outlines his own design as a soulful jazz poet.

If Water heralded the arrival of the next big name in vocal jazz, then Be Good makes it clear that Porter still has plenty to say.
Be Good is beyond great and he's here to stay.

Personnel:
Gregory Porter: Vocals
Chip Crawford: Piano (1-11)
Aaron James: Bass (1-6, 8-11)
Emanuel Harrold: Drums (1-6, 8-11)
Kamau Kenyatta: Soprano saxophone (1)
Keyon Harrold: Trumpet (2-4, 8, 11), flugelhorn (3)
Yosuke Sato: Alto saxophone (2, 3, 6, 8-11)
Tivon Pennicott: Tenor saxophone (2-4, 8, 10, 11)

Credits:
Art Direction, Design: Rebecca Meek
Directed By, Producer: Kamau Kenyatta
Mixed By, Mastered By: Liberty Ellman
Photography: Vincent Soyez
Producer: Brian Bacchus
Recorded By: Mike Marciano